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Warm up and stretch before playing.
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Require all players to wear shin guards to protect lower legs.
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Require children to wear shoes with molded cleats or ribbed soles.
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Don’t let children sit or hang on goals. Serious injuries have been reported when goals fall on players.
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Make sure soccer goals are well padded and properly secured.
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Fill in low spots and bare spots in the playing surface.
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Use balls made of synthetic material on wet playing fields. Leather balls can become water-logged and very heavy when wet.
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Be prepared for emergency situations. Have a plan in place to reach medical personnel in the event of injuries such as fractures, sprains or concussions.